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Tomatoes that can give a rich harvest after a short period of time are highly valued by vegetable growers, especially in the northern regions, where the duration of the warm period is minimal. One of these early ripening varieties is the "Prima Donna" tomato.
Description
Prima Donna tomatoes are hybrid, early-maturing varieties. The period of biological maturity begins 90-95 days after seed germination.
Bushes are tall, determinate. Plant height reaches 150 cm. The variety is intended for cultivation both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. Due to their rather large size, tomato bushes need timely and regular garters as they grow. There are few side shoots in this type of tomato, so frequent pinching is not necessary.
The fruits of the "Prima Donna" variety, as you can see in the photo, have a rounded shape with a small "nose" characteristic of this species. The weight of one tomato is 120-130 grams. The color of a ripe vegetable is scarlet. The pulp is dense, fleshy.
The yield is high. Up to 8 kg of vegetables can be harvested from one plant with proper care.
The variety has a universal application. Due to its characteristics, tomato is widely used for making salads, ketchups and is especially appreciated for canning and pickling.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the clear advantages of the Prima Donna tomato are the following:
- very early ripening of fruits;
- high productivity in all weather conditions and even on poor in composition soils;
- good resistance to most diseases typical of tomatoes;
- fruits have good transportability.
There are practically no disadvantages of the variety. The only thing that can cause inconvenience to the gardener in the growing process is the height of the plant.
Features of growing and care
The reproduction process of the hybrid tomato "Prima Donna" includes the following successive stages:
- Sowing seeds.
- Growing seedlings.
- Planting a plant in open ground or in a greenhouse.
- Tomato care: watering, fertilizing, loosening, garter.
- Harvesting.
Let's consider all these stages in more detail.
Sowing seeds
Seeds are planted in prepared soil at the end of March, beginning of April to a depth of 2-3 cm. With the appearance of the first shoots, it is necessary to regularly water the plants and monitor their growth and development.
Growing seedlings
With the appearance of the first three true leaves, the seedlings dive. Picking is necessary for proper plant development and good growth.
Seedlings must be watered in a timely manner, fed and turned over to the sun at least once a day so that the trunk is even.
Planting a plant in an open ground or greenhouse
When planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to harden the plant at least a week before this process. To do this, the tomatoes are taken out into the air, first for a couple of hours, and then overnight. When planting a tomato in a greenhouse, preliminary hardening can be omitted.
Bushes are planted at a distance of 40-50 cm from each other. Since the plant is tall, it is necessary to think in advance about the options for the garter of the bush as it grows.
Tomato care
As you may have noticed from the description of the variety, the "Prima Donna" tomato is unpretentious, therefore, to get a good harvest, it is enough to water, loosen, fertilize and tie the plant in a timely manner.
Harvesting
After 90 days, judging by the reviews, it is already possible to harvest the first crop of tomatoes. Harvesting ripe fruits should be carried out regularly and at least 1-2 times a week to increase the chances of ripening the rest, later fruits.
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